Ottawa police ask for help as search continues for teen missing since July 31
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The teenager was last seen in the Greenbank Road and West Hunt Club area. It's believed she could be on her way to Sudbury, police said in a news release Wednesday.
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At that time Newell was last seen, she was wearing a strapless white shirt, blue jeans, Ugg-style shoes and a black backpack. She was described as fair-skinned and 5-8 with brown eyes. She has brown hair with red tips and identifies as Indigenous.
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Police said there are concerns for her mental health and well-being.
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Anyone with information was asked to call the Missing Persons Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 3254.
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